How to Get from Sagada to Banaue

The bus is a cheap and direct option when travelling from Sagada to Banaue. CODA Lines operates two buses on this route daily. These depart at 14:00 and 15:00 and arrive in Banaue after 3h. A bus ticket costs $350. You can buy your tickets on the bus or you can try reserving online through the Coda Lines Facebook page.

Direct vans are available from Sagada to Banaue. You can get a seat starting at . The van journey takes around . The vans are parked near the Municipal Tourism Centre in Sagada. These are normally available from 9:00 to late afternoon, but we recommend checking with your hotel for the latest van schedules. The drop-off point in Banaue is in front of the Tourism Office in the town centre.

Looking for a bit more adventure? You can first make a side trip to Bontoc, where you can check out Mt. Kupapey and the Maligcong Rice Terraces. This option involves a combined jeepney and van or bus ride to get from Sagada to Banaue.

Step 1: Sagada to Bontoc by Jeepney

Bontoc is located 32 km from Sagada. Jeepneys bound for Bontoc are parked near the Sagada Municipal Hall. You can get a seat for [price 50 PHP]. Jeepneys are available from 6:30 to 13:00 and the journey takes about 1 hour.

Step 2: Bontoc to Banaue by Van/Bus

Once you’ve had your fill of Bontoc, you can take a van or bus to Banaue. Vans depart from the Municipal Tourism Centre several times a day from 08:00 to 13:00. Van schedules can change, though, so we recommend confirming their departure times at the tourism office beforehand. The van fare is about [price 150 PHP] per person, and the trip takes 2 hours. Vans will drop you off in Banaue’s town centre. There are also two buses operating from Bontoc to Banaue for [price 300 PHP]. These depart from the Coda Lines pickup point near Bontoc Municipal Hall at 14:45 and 15:45.

A private transfer is a good way to travel to Banaue from Sagada at your own pace. Air-conditioned cars and vans are available for hire in Sagada. Rates start at $5 for a 4-seater car. Travel time by private transfer takes around 3 hours but depends on how many stops you make along the way. Expect a lot of jaw-dropping viewpoints on this route!

Where to get a private transfer from Sagada to Banaue

We recommend asking for your hotel’s assistance when looking for private transfers from Sagada to Banaue. They may already know a trusted driver or they may be able to help you haggle for the best rates. Alternatively, you can ask your tour guide if they also provide private transfers to Banaue. A tour guide is required when exploring Sagada and the tourism office imposes a fixed rate on tours. Hopefully, this applies to private transfers, too! Keep in mind the reasonable rate we mentioned above and agree on a price before going on your way.